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Multiple Sclerosis

·February 12, 2016·3 min read

‘Mini Brains’ Created to Study Neurological Diseases

Researchers report they have successfully developed 'mini-brains' made up of the many neurons and cells in the human brain. The mini brains could allow for better research and reduce the need for animal testing.

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·October 18, 2018·2 min read

‘Missing in Action’ Multiple Sclerosis Genes Discovered

Researchers have identified four new genes that act independently as risk factors for multiple sclerosis.

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·August 12, 2020·4 min read

‘Reelin’ in a New Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis

Decreasing the amount of Reelin significantly protected against disease symptoms and promoted recovery in symptomatic animal models of multiple sclerosis. Reelin levels appear to correlate with MS severity and stages. Researchers report lowering levels of the protein could be a potential avenue of treatment for the autoimmune disorder.

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·May 23, 2018·4 min read

‘Seeing’ Music or ‘Tasting’ Numbers? What We Can Learn From Those With Synesthesia

Researchers take a deeper look at synesthesia, revealing the condition could be linked to some autoimmune diseases. The paper also reports synesthetes have better memory and are more creative than those without the disorder.

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·February 25, 2023·6 min read

‘Usual Suspect’ Lesions Appear Not to Cause Most Severe Disability in Multiple Sclerosis Patients

While brain lesions may be a key marker for Multiple Sclerosis, they may not actually be drivers of disability progression, a new study reports.

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·June 6, 2019·3 min read

12 genes at the root of multiple sclerosis identified

12 genes associated with familial multiple sclerosis have been identified. The findings provide a molecular rationale for the chronic inflammation, demyelination and neurodegeneration associated with MS. Identifying new genetic targets could help with the development of novel treatments to prevent multiple sclerosis in those with a genetic risk.

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·April 18, 2022·6 min read

A Clearer Picture of Multiple Sclerosis

A newly identified sign called a central vein sign could help doctors to determine whether white spots on a patient's MRI scans are the result of multiple sclerosis or a different disorder.

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·November 18, 2022·4 min read

A Connection Between Diabetes Medications and Multiple Sclerosis

People over the age of 45 who use anti-hyperglycemic medications to control their Type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis. However, those who are under 45 and take anti-hyperglycemic medications are at reduced risk of MS.

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·January 17, 2012·3 min read

A First: Brain Support Cells from Umbilical Cord Stem Cells

For the first time ever, stem cells from umbilical cords have been converted into other types of cells, which may...

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·June 1, 2016·5 min read

A Genetic Cause of Multiple Sclerosis Discovered

A new study claims researchers have proven multiple sclerosis can be caused by a single genetic mutation.

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·June 27, 2016·3 min read

A Link Between Gut Bacteria and Multiple Sclerosis

According to a new study, an insufficient amount of good bacteria could have a direct link to MS.

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·October 24, 2017·5 min read

A Little Myelin Goes A Long Way To Restore Nervous System Function

Renewed, thin myelin sheaths are sufficient to help restore nervous system impairments in diseases like multiple sclerosis, a new study in PNAS reports.

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Multiple Sclerosis

‘Mini Brains’ Created to Study Neurological Diseases

‘Missing in Action’ Multiple Sclerosis Genes Discovered

‘Reelin’ in a New Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis

‘Seeing’ Music or ‘Tasting’ Numbers? What We Can Learn From Those With Synesthesia

‘Usual Suspect’ Lesions Appear Not to Cause Most Severe Disability in Multiple Sclerosis Patients

12 genes at the root of multiple sclerosis identified

A Clearer Picture of Multiple Sclerosis

A Connection Between Diabetes Medications and Multiple Sclerosis

A First: Brain Support Cells from Umbilical Cord Stem Cells

A Genetic Cause of Multiple Sclerosis Discovered

A Link Between Gut Bacteria and Multiple Sclerosis

A Little Myelin Goes A Long Way To Restore Nervous System Function

Depression and Urban Deprivation: Unseen Accelerators of Biological Aging

Neuroscience News Weekly Roundup – June 4, 2023

Targeted Therapy Vorasidenib Offers Hope for Deadly Brain Tumors

Hitching a Ride: mRNA’s Transport System in Brain Cells Revealed

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